Today’s weather: Patchy fog and cooler temperatures forecast for Long Beach and South Bay areas

LONG BEACH >> Patchy fog and cooler temperatures are forecast for today and Friday before a sunny, clear weekend in the Long Beach and South Bay area.

Highs today are expected in the mid-60s by the coast and in the low 70s inland, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog will clear by mid-morning and the afternoon should be mostly sunny.

Lows tonight will be in the mid-to-high 40s.

Friday is expected to bring similar conditions with patchy fog by the coast in the morning. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s by the coast and in the mid 70s inland.

Saturday and Sunday are expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the 70s.

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch over much of Los Angeles County from late tonight through Friday at 9 p.m.

A high surf advisory is also in effect from Friday at 3 a.m. to Sunday at 3 a.m. Surf is expected to peak on Friday. Strong rip currents are expected.